Cloud Computing ‘to create 145 000 jobs in SA by 2015’
Cloud computing will create nearly 14-million jobs globally by 2015 – and of those, nearly 145 000 will be in South Africa, according to a new research study released by Microsoft today, and conducted by analyst firm IDC.
The study examined current economic data across the global landscape and, applying an economic impact model, found that a little money spent up front to reach for the cloud leads to impressive returns down the line.
IDC’s research predicts revenues from cloud innovation could reach $1.1 trillion per year by 2015, which, combined with cloud efficiencies, will drive significant organisational reinvestment and job growth.
The study suggests the main sectors where these jobs will be created are within financial services, communications and media, and discrete manufacturing.
In South Africa, government and the retail sector are also expected to contribute strongly to new job creation through their growing interest in cloud computing initiatives, says Microsoft South Africa managing director Mteto Nyati.
“The cloud is making a real difference for businesses today: powering productivity, cutting costs and freeing up IT staff to focus on more mission-critical work. But this study suggests it’s also got the potential to help restore economic health,” said Nyati.
The study forecasts that just over 62 000 jobs will be created in South Africa this year alone through cloud computing initiatives, rising to 82 000 in 2013.
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